AG13/LR44 Alkaline Button Cell Battery from China
AG13/LR44 is a 1.5V alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide button battery, commonly used in toys, remotes, and medical devices like thermometers. Classified under HTS 8506.80.0010 as an other primary button/coin cell battery due to its non-rechargeable design and coin-like form factor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify mercury content <5ppm per EPA rules; provide lab analysis certificates for customs clearance
• Package in consumer-ready blister packs to distinguish from industrial bulk; misdeclared bulk may trigger 8506.90 scrutiny